For Your Perusal: Other Sci-Fi/Fantasy Shows Slated for Fall

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UPDATED: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 00:27
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MILLERNATE

Sunday, June 16, 2002 7:36 PM

Overall my impressions and how likely I am to watch:

Birds of Prey- I seem to recall that this is up against something I like more so I probably won't be seeing it. If it isn't (i.e. my memory failed me again) I'll probably give it a shot, I mean it *does* have Sherilynn Fenn (Twin Peaks, Rude Awakening) in it so it can't be all bad. Its also being produced by the people who did Smallville, but the one writer that imdb lists for it has no other credits which is marginally frightening.

Dinotopia - didn't care enough to watch the mini-series so I doubt I'll care enough to watch the series.

That Was Then - THis just doesn't sound that appealing (by the way, what the heck is up with ABC's programing decisions lately? There are more dogs than a neighborhood pound :buggrin: ).

John Doe - done by the same people that did the Kevin Costner movie Dragonfly. This is a mix of postive signs and negative signs. On the positive front: It has Meat Loaf in it, Dominc Purcell (who has been okay in what I've seen him in) is the title character, and Mimi Leder who has a lot of experience in TV is one of the executive producers. The Bad: The guys who are the writer/producers were the people behind Dragonfly and they have no other credits, and the premise sounds like a bad melding of Nowhere Man and the Pretender. This is also opposite the new David Morse/Andre Braughner cop drama "Hack". My chance of actually watching this are 50/50.

Do Over - this sounds like it will be either incredibly funny *or* be incredibly stupid. That having been said I'm probably not going to watch it right off. If it catchs on I might give it a shot.

Haunted - There is a chance that this was only greenlighted due to the success of The Sixth Sense. I'm not really a fan of the lead either so...

The Twilight ZOne - contrary to one of the other responses there has only been one revival of the series (1985, which incidently featured an appearance by future Fireflier Ron Glass), unless you count the movie. The writer/Exec. Producer is Pen Densham, who was a written for the Magnificent 7 series and an executive producer for the most recent Outer Limits revival. Jeremy Priven is listed to guest star in the first episode so there's a chance I'll take a look.

Dead Zone - USA has done only 2 series, out of the numerous ones they've attempted, that have been any good (those 2 were The Huntress, and the dark comedy sitcom The War Next Door). This does not seem like one that will be added to that number.

Odyssey 5 - Sounds somewhat promising, its a shame I don't get Showtime.

Night Visions - probably won't be seeing this.

Nathan
"Remember, only you can prevent emoticon abuse"

LAURYN2000

Sunday, June 16, 2002 8:47 PM

Birds Of Prey/WB

Batman and Catwoman's offsprings
get their own series,can't ask
for anything more than that!

Plus I'm cutting back on my
sci-fi viewing,my plate is pretty full

Summer:
Witchblade
Farscape

Fall:
Buffy The Vampire Slayer
Smallville
Firefly
Birds Of Prey

"Words that hate and criticize,open no one's eyes"

ZICSOFT

Sunday, June 16, 2002 9:46 PM

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Originally posted by millernate:
...the dark comedy sitcom The War Next Door).

I completely missed that one. Just the title makes me sorry I did.

Think I'll go start another thread: great TV shows nobody saw.

MARINO

Monday, June 17, 2002 5:12 PM

I wouldn't be too hard on Birds of Prey, guys. I mean, it wasn't too long ago that a TV show was coming out based on a movie called Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which hadn't been all that impressive. [Not that the Smallville people are even close to Joss in talent, but hey...work with me here.]

As for Dead Zone: It was actually pretty decent. Not great, not something that'll redefine TV or anything, but it's worth at least trying out - and seeing if it's your cup o' tea.

PANDORA

Monday, June 17, 2002 10:29 PM

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Originally posted by MarinO:

As for Dead Zone: It was actually pretty decent. Not great, not something that'll redefine TV or anything, but it's worth at least trying out - and seeing if it's your cup o' tea.

I agree with you on this one, MarinO. There is potential in this one. Interesting, for the most part decently acted, and overall engagingly done. And of course, there's my penchant for Anthony Michael Hall and all things Brat Pack...

Pandora

"Mrs. Krabappel and Principal Skinner were in the closet making babies and I saw one of the babies
and the baby looked at me." -Ralph Wiggum

PANDORA

Monday, June 17, 2002 10:29 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by MarinO:

As for Dead Zone: It was actually pretty decent. Not great, not something that'll redefine TV or anything, but it's worth at least trying out - and seeing if it's your cup o' tea.

I agree with you on this one, MarinO. There is potential in this one. Interesting, for the most part decently acted, and overall engagingly done. And of course, there's my penchant for Anthony Michael Hall and all things Brat Pack...

Pandora

"Mrs. Krabappel and Principal Skinner were in the closet making babies and I saw one of the babies
and the baby looked at me." -Ralph Wiggum

PANDORA

Monday, June 17, 2002 10:30 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by MarinO:

As for Dead Zone: It was actually pretty decent. Not great, not something that'll redefine TV or anything, but it's worth at least trying out - and seeing if it's your cup o' tea.

I agree with you on this one, MarinO. There is potential in this one. Interesting, for the most part decently acted, and overall engagingly done. And of course, there's my penchant for Anthony Michael Hall and all things Brat Pack...

Pandora

"Mrs. Krabappel and Principal Skinner were in the closet making babies and I saw one of the babies
and the baby looked at me." -Ralph Wiggum

KAMLEY

Tuesday, June 18, 2002 12:27 AM

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ABC will offer Miracles which is described as being about the Vatican's investigator of the paranormal who "after spending years debunking supposed miracles begins to losing his faith". (Presumably it will be restored as he comes across genuine miracles from time to time or something.)

And, don't foget! Miracles' show-runner will be Mr. Kye-rumption himself: David Greenwalt.

-Kamley

A lifetime of things to say, all rushing to be said at the same time... doesn't bode well for my voice.

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